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Oh happy day! Roethlisberger & Haley finally meet

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! The Steeler Nation can rest easy now that Big Ben and new offensive coordinator Todd Haley finally met today according to Post Gazette’s Ed Bouchette via twitter: @EdBouchette News many have waited for: Ben & #steelers new OC Todd Haley finally met, sat down and talked.

It’s been nothing short of amazing how much media attention this whole insignificant saga has gotten since Haley was formally introduced at a press conference earlier this month. Twitter, Facebook, the water cooler, the line at the grocery store, everybody and their brother has been wondering when it would happen.  You couldn’t go a day without somebody talking about it.

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Bouchette talks Wallace, Big Ben, Haley, & Free Agency

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

Ed Bouchette’s latest chat on 93.7 The Fan.  We’ve highlighted a few of the key topics covered on the Vinnie & Cook show today, and of course be sure to listen to the full show:

Mike Wallace: Ed feels there’s definite danger of losing Mike Wallace but nothing definite yet, and that franchising Wallace is not going to happen.

The team will still tender Wallace  $2.7 million so they will get a first round pick in this years’ draft if he’s signed away by another team.  They could also opt to match whatever offer he potentially gets and still be able to keep them.

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Players to watch at the combine for the Steelers: Offense

February 21, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

The NFL combine starts this week and Steelers coaches will be heading to Indianapolis with the rest of the teams in the league. It’s an exciting time as these future NFL hopefuls put their best foot forward to impress potential employers.  We’ve put together a list of some players to watch that the Steelers may be interested in come draft time in April and thus could be checking out at the combine. The coaches, scouts, and trainers will be looking at every position available though and getting as much information as possible on every prospect.  This list though will consist mainly of players where the Steelers figure to potentially look for help on offense based on current need.

Offensive Tackle: A potential spot where the Steelers could go with their first or 2nd round pick. If Marcus Gilbert moves to the left side than they have several options available should they want a Tackle in this draft.

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The REAL Scoop on Ben and Haley

February 16, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

If there is anything that is causing anxiety in this 2012 offseason of discontent in Pittsburgh, it’s the suddenly building animosity between two guys who have yet to meet. This is at least, what is being portrayed by the Pittsburgh Media and many websites like this one as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and new Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley have yet to meet face to face.

I have news for you Steelers’ fans. The joke is on us and Ben and Haley are the pranksters laughing themselves silly over this brewing cauldron of speculation in the local media. They read the papers and listen to the radio like you and I do so why wouldn’t they want to have a little fun at our expense? (more…)

Haley will have no allegiance to current Steelers players

February 13, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

One of the big advantages of bringing in someone from the outside to run the Steelers offense is that they have no allegiance to any of the current players on the roster. Haley can look objectively at each position and decide who will best fit the philosophy he has for the team. He will be a breathe of fresh air for the offense and be able to evaluate each players performance and decide how to best utilize them, if at all, for next year.

Had the team promoted QB Coach Randy Fichtner as many had thought would be a logical option, including myself, they would run the risk of things not changing the way that President Art Rooney II made clear that he wants. Fichtner would have been a good choice and nobody could have really argued against it but in the end the Rooney’s wanted to get a new outlook on an offense that underachieved in the running game and in the redzone in 2011. The Steelers were a mediocre 17th overall in the NFL last season, scoring TD’s just 50.91% of the time while inside the 20 yard line.

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Goals of Haley and Roethlisberger Will Trump Potential Problems

February 10, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

New Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley strolled to the podium at yesterday’s introductory news conference looking as though he’d been up late studying for final exams in college with his over-sized pullover and disheveled hair. This was nothing out of the ordinary for Haley who often looks like a mad scientist about to make a breakthrough.

The most important element in Haley’s newest concoction is one he has yet to meet with and it is a blend that has Steeler Nation holding its’ collective breath. QB Ben Roethlisberger spoke publicly for the first time yesterday with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Reporter Ed Bouchette and I think you have to take a close look at Roethlisberger’s comments before jumping to any conclusions. Roethlisberger openly admits he has received many calls and texts, some good and some bad, about Haley but he also said he is “looking forward to meeting him and forming his own opinion.” (more…)

Roethlisberger: “I would hate to just throw everything out and start over”

February 10, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

Ben Roethlisberger had yet to meet with Todd Haley but had some interesting things to say in an interview with the Post Gazette’s Ed Bouchette on Thursday.

Ben said he’s received numerous calls and texts from colleagues around the NFL about their thoughts on Haley. “Everybody has an opinion, as we all know, and they’re letting me know what their interaction with him was — good, bad and indifferent. I’ve heard a lot of things and I’m looking forward to meeting him and forming my own opinion.”

Big Ben spoke again about how he was shocked that Bruce Arians was not retained but admits Coach Tomlin has kept him in the loop with progress on candidates. How much “in the loop” means is up for debate but he also said he had no input on the decision. Tomlin specified as much in his season ending presser when he was asked that very question, and his response was “none. (more…)

Tweak, not overhaul Roethlisberger & the Steelers offense

February 8, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

When you think of Ben Roethlisberger what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The Steelers starting Quarterback of course, but a close second is the inevitable “he holds onto the ball”. The latter is one of the things that Art Rooney II would probably like to change when he made the comments a couple weeks ago about Ben needing to tweak his game a little bit. Things got blown out of proportion with everybody saying that the Steelers front office wants to change Ben.The word “change” can be taken out of context though.

Tweak his game, sure but not completely overhaul and change who Ben is. Roethlisberger isn’t broken so there’s no need to fix him. There’s certainly nothing wrong though with trying to find way to prolong the career of the Steelers largest investment in the history of franchise(in terms of player contracts). (more…)

It’s not going to be Haley vs Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh

February 7, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

There are more than a few fans who think that Ben is going to have some type of major issue with Todd Haley. I honestly just don’t see it being that much of a problem. It seems like every time something happens with the offense everyone thinks Ben is going to throw a fit and try to get his own way. He is used to things being done a particular way yes,and now they are changing, it doesn’t mean he’s not going to be able to adapt. He’s not a rookie anymore and realizes what it means to be a team player. It will take time; especially in game situations where he’s used to doing things a certain way and now he’ll be asked to do them another. There will be growing pains inevitably but that’s to be expected. He is a professional athlete and there’s no reason to think he will do anything other than compete to the best of his abilities. Roethlisberger’s maturity in recent years will serve him well as he adjusts to the changes that Haley will throw at him.

Ben knows that this is a business not only with players but with coaches as well. Haley will lay out his plan for the offense, which should produce a consistent power running game, which will turn the passing game into a very formidable weapon. (more…)

A Todd Haley offense won’t be a Bruce Arians offense

February 7, 2012 Posted by SteelerAddicts

Watch Pittsburgh’s new-look offense under Todd Haley with the NFL Sunday Ticket on Direct TV

As we all know by now, Todd Haley will become the new Steelers Offensive Coordinator.  Just when you thought Mike Tomlin was dragging his feet in finding Bruce Arians’ replacement, the team found their man in Haley. Rumors were swirling that they were possibly waiting for Kirby Wilson to recover, everybody was wondering when something would happen,  well it happened on Monday afternoon. From what we understand, Tomlin also talked to former Raiders Head Coach Hue Jackson over the weekend but Haley was offered the job and accepted.

Todd Haley’s offense will not be Bruce Arians offense. When I say that I’m not insinuating that Arians’ offense was all that bad. We all know he had his shortcomings but he also had some positive qualities as well. I digress though, no sense dwelling on BA any more.  Bubble screen anyone? Sorry I just couldn’t resist!

Haley is not a pass happy coordinator, and his stats show it.  The Chiefs lead the NFL in rushing in 2010 with 2,627 yds, that’s a 4.7 ypc average folks. (more…)

 
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